Zion Williamson entered the NBA as one of the most highly rated prospects in years, but injury concerns have made some observers more cautious when predicting his career.

At least one general manager anonymously said he would have taken Ja Morant over Williamson even back in June, which is an opinion that feels more valid now with Morant having a strong start to his career.

“I wouldn’t have taken him No. 1 even back then,” a Western Conference general manager said. “I would’ve taken Ja [Morant] or traded back to pick up as many picks as I could.”

“I’d definitely still take him first, wouldn’t you?” an Eastern Conference executive responded.

“Yeah, when you consider everything he brings, I’m still picking him first,” another Eastern Conference general manager said